March 9, 2016, Wednesday - Sip of Science at Aster Cafe

March Sip of Science - Minnesota's Water Challenge: the science and psychology of managing a sustainable harvest of an "invisible" resource

Paul Putzier, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Time: 5:30 pm
Location: River Room, Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main Street

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Is Minnesota running out of water?  Is our groundwater use draining all the water from our aquifers, lakes, rivers and wetlands?  Like all of Minnesota’s natural resources, the use of our water resources is required to meet the needs of our communities and commerce. Yet, the natural ecological systems we value as Minnesotans also rely on clean and plentiful water.  The task ahead for our state is to find a balance, creating a sustainable harvest of groundwater and surface water that meets the needs of our society and the needs of the ecosystems we cherish. Join us as Paul Putzier, Lead Hydrogeologist from the Minnesota DNR, as he explores the fine line of managing our water resources.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Paul F. Putzier is a Lead Hydrogeologist in the Hydrogeology & Groundwater Unit of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, supporting the department’s efforts to manage water resources sustainably. Paul’s works on the agency’s new Groundwater Management Area program.  He is the Project Manager for the North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area, which includes all or parts of Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington Counties. Before joining MN DNR, Paul held positions as Operations Manager, Project Manager and Senior Hydrogeologist for several national consulting firms, leading investigation and remediation of State and Federal Superfund, Brownfield and other sites  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from University of Wisconsin, Madison (Go Bucky!) and a Master of Science in Geology from the University of South Florida, Tampa (Go Bulls!). Paul is looking for new ‘age appropriate’ hobbies (sadly, no more hockey) and welcomes your suggestions

A SIP OF SCIENCE bridges the gap between science and culture in a setting that bridges the gap between brain and belly.  Food, beer, and learning are on the menu in a happy hour forum that puts science in context through storytelling.

No cover; food and drink available for purchase.